Quantity Surveyors Sydney

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Sydney’s Tax Depreciation Schedule Specialists

Property Returns is an experienced, ATO-compliant team of quantity surveyor and tax depreciation specialists. With offices in Sydney and Brisbane, we specialise in commercial and residential tax depreciation schedules that help property investors and owners to accurately calculate deductions to improve their overall tax position.

We work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and objectives and prepare a guide that helps them through the depreciation process. For our clients, this means understanding what they can (and cannot) claim in order to claim the maximum allowable deduction while complying with the Australian Taxation Office’s rules and regulations.

Over the last three decades, Property Returns’ generational team of quantity surveyors have helped investors to confidently navigate their tax obligations. Because we take a focussed approach, it means that we always stay up to date with Australia’s dynamic tax laws and ensure our client’s receive timely and accurate advice. From your first consultation, to the final report, we are committed to empowering our clients with accuracy and knowledge in the property market.

End-to-end property depreciation schedules

A measured, complete approach to reporting to ensure that all bases are covered.

Property Inspection

Asset Identification

Data Collection

Cost Segregation

Valuation Report

Depreciation Calculation

ATO Forms and Filing

Financial Reports

Compliance Check

Tax Savings

Client Support

Audit Protection

Property Improvements

ATO Rulings

Market Analysis

Asset Tracking

Capital Expenditure Planning

Tax Advisory Services

Asset Disposal Planning

Depreciation Schedule Report

Why work with Property Returns?

What makes us different from other surveyors? It’s simple; our quantity surveyors in Sydney charge based only on what is required for each surveying and construction project — rather than in line with standard industry prices.

Our affordable Sydney tax depreciation schedules are steeped in comprehensive industry knowledge and expert understanding of property investment, asset depreciation, construction costs, and tax deductions. But don’t take our word for it; we’re backed by 30 years of quantity surveying experience, and we’re still delivering high-quality tax depreciation reports and depreciation schedules across Sydney in 2023.

Liam Hannah – Managing Partner (Director) BAppSc, AIQS (Affil.)

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    What does a tax depreciation schedule include?

    A tax depreciation schedule is a comprehensive report that outlines all of the depreciating assets that an individual can claim against their investment property. Prepared by one of our team of Sydney quantity surveyors, your customised depreciation report empowers investors to claim applicable tax depreciations for their investment property in-line with the ATO’s guidelines. Using this report we can determine:

    • Capital works deductions
    • Plant and equipment deductions
    • Immediate write-offs
    • Low-value pooling
    • Effective life (per ATO guidelines)
    • Yearly depreciation value
    • Methodology and assumptions
    • Site inspection details

    Our team will provide you with honest and relevant advice on navigating the ATO Tax Rulings affecting your property’s depreciation.

    Frequently Asked Questions


    What is a tax depreciation schedule used for?

    A tax depreciation schedule Sydney is a report that outlines all potential depreciable claims for a commercial or residential investment property. The schedules detail all of the depreciable assets associated with owning a property, including the building itself. Developed to meet an accountant’s tax claim requirements, depreciation schedules are valuable reports that can maximise savings for an investor.

    Each report offers a detailed guide on what the investor can claim, and when. As the Property Returns team comprises both registered tax agents and quantity surveyors, each report will detail all depreciable items and the practical life and depreciation rate for all division assets. All our depreciation schedules can even be forwarded directly to your accountant to simplify the process further. Our quantity surveyors in Sydney encourage property investors to order a report as soon as the settlement has occurred, to ensure you’re claiming everything on your property that you’re entitled to.

    Do I need a quantity surveyor?

    That depends. Local property investors benefit enormously from having a qualified, trustworthy and experienced company on-side. Quantity surveyors inspect, assess, evaluate, and advise on all matters that influence a property’s tax depreciation. Whether your property is located in Darwin, Perth,  Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney,  Brisbane, Gold Coast, Launceston, Canberra, Townsville, Cairns or Newcastle, Property Returns’ quantity surveyor Australia experts can help.

    The advantage of working with Property Returns in Sydney is that they can estimate and monitor costs of construction projects at various stages of a building’s construction. Property return’s qualified experts use their knowledge of construction management methods and prices to analyse and inform investors on the most economical approach going forward. Before, during and after construction, our quantity surveyors in Sydney can value progress at regular intervals and assess the property’s changes to update the depreciation evaluation.

    Property Returns are dedicated to delivering value to every project we work on, whether it’s new commercial building projects or a (free) standing residential investment. We’re so confident in our expert services that our quantity surveyors guarantee our tax depreciation schedules will assure investors claim the maximum legitimate deductions possible.

    Do you provide depreciation schedules for commercial properties?

    Property Returns primarily provide tax depreciation schedules for Sydney commercial and industrial building sites. Under Australian tax laws, if you own commercial real estate, or the commercial property is leased or used for income-producing purposes, you are entitled to claim the property’s depreciable assets. There are two types of depreciation allowances for commercial properties: plant and equipment, and depreciation on capital allowances. To maximise tax savings on your commercial property, you’ll need a professionally prepared depreciation schedule drawn up from a qualified firm.

    Property Returns provide commercial depreciation evaluations, calculations, advice, schedules and reports for buyers, owners and sellers of all types of commercial projects and industrial properties. 

    What about residential investments?

    As the owner of a residential investment property, claiming the depreciable value of a property is a key aspect of organising and maximising tax claim returns. Every residential property investor should be utilising documented a tax depreciation schedule. A depreciation report will work to substantiate and claim maximum deductions.

    Investment property depreciation covers general wear and tear and decline in value. Depreciation is claimable by all residential investment property owners and can be considerably optimised with engaging quantity surveying services. Both new and old residential investment properties have significant depreciable value. Of all tax deductions available to property investors, depreciation of assets is the second-largest deduction claim, next to interest.

    Property Returns deliver residential depreciation schedules that offer a detailed forecast report, the various depreciation methods available, and an assessment of all common property assets such as communal areas and lifts, where legislation allows. Passionate about assisting the everyday property investor, residential tax depreciation schedules are prepared and entirely tailored to the individual property.

    What you’ll get working with Property Returns

    Whether you’re a first-time property investor or have extensive property development experience and deliver excellent construction project management services, Property Returns are your solution for unparalleled, high-quality, expert quantity surveyor Sydney services. Backed by a background of more than 30 years in the industry and an extensive, diverse clientele portfolio, Property Returns cater to commercial, residential and industrial sites in all of Australia.

    The Property Returns approach to providing professional quantity surveying services in Sydney includes inspecting, calculating and delivering expert assistance before, during, and after building a property. As an Australian-run business, our quantity surveyors in Sydney understand that each project is entirely unique. That’s why we’re so focused on creating a depreciation, calculation and assessment process that is entirely tailored to each individual property. Our quantity surveyor team are passionate about numbers, ATO regulation experienced, and are committed to helping Sydney property investors maximise their deductions return. 

    The Australian Tax Office has specified an abundance of regulations to draft the depreciation of assets. At Property Returns, our quantity surveyor team has taken the time to obtain an in-depth understanding of these rules. our quantity surveyors also take their time to learn the story behind each property on every project in Sydney. By overseeing the depreciation of a wide selection of properties, Property Returns can deliver accurate cost planning and estimations – putting the investor in the driving seat of their property’s claims.

    As registered tax agents, we have the ability to offer accompanying professional services that genuinely maximise tax deductions. When you engage with Property Returns to maximise your returns, you’ll be working with an experienced quantity surveyor team member dedicated to achieving the best outcome for you and your property. Combing an energised, contemporary approach with our natural property and investment acumen to quantity surveying, Property Returns is built on the premise of providing high value to the everyday Sydney property investor.


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